Operatives of the Lagos zonal directorate 2 of the {Economic} and {Financial} Crimes Fee (EFCC) have arrested a suspected faux lawyer, John Anoruo, over alleged possession of a solid Nigerian Bar Affiliation (NBA) seal.
Anoruo was arrested on April 20 within the Ikorodu space of Lagos after he was suspected of working a authorized and academic consultancy.
The fee mentioned the case originated from a petition submitted by Anoruo on behalf of his purchasers in opposition to International West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Restricted.
The petition, dated September 22, 2025, was adopted by a letter of withdrawal dated March 5, 2026.
Investigations revealed that each paperwork bore a solid NBA seal. The EFCC mentioned the suspect confessed to acquiring the seal from a enterprise centre in Lagos.
The 55-year-old mentioned he obtained a legislation diploma from the College of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 2018. He, nonetheless, admitted that he didn’t attend the Nigerian Legislation College.
The EFCC mentioned the suspect shall be charged to court docket upon the conclusion of investigations.